Natural charcoal sketch of the H alpha sun, April 6th

[acr_astro]

Dear all,

today after work I enjoyed the sunny afternoon on our terrace with the Lunt H alpha telescope. Here's the sketch with natural charcoal of our pretty calm home star.

Telescope: Lunt LS 50 THa B600 PT
Eyepiece: Celestron X-cel 10mm
Date & Time: April 6th, 1530-1615 CEST
Location: home terrace, Dusseldorf region, Germany
Technique: natural vine charcoal on white Hahnemühle Ingres mould-made pastel paper
Size: 24x31cm 

Clear and sunny skies!

Achim

Edited April 8, 2020 by acr_astro

[Mike JW]

As you say not much happening but always fun to capture what is happening. I had to adjust to seeing a brown sun - end of the world???? Mike

[andrew s]

That's unbelievable,  such artistry.  I have know idea how you can do that.

Regards Andrew 

[acr_astro]

Hello Mike, Hello Andrew,

thanks for your great feedback!

@Mike: I have adjusted the white balance. Now it should be more a black sun. I mean it will end up in black carbon some day

But so far: Clear and sunny skies!

Achim

[Mike JW]

That feels better. Thanks Achim.

[mariosi]

Very nice observation and sketch!